The USDA Census of agriculture reveals a positive shift in American farmer demographics, but the industry still has a long way to go toward equity and sustainability.
Facilitating Equitable Farmland Access
Individuals and communities are working to transform relationships to land and address systemic barriers to farmland access and management.
What Will Be the Legacy of Today’s Young Farmer Advocates?
Young farmer are advocating for changes that will allow them to develop resilient regional food systems that benefit people and the land.
New Survey Finds Young Farmers Are Motivated by Environmental Conservation and Social Justice
Despite facing systemic challenges, young farmers are pushing to steward the land responsibly.
Complete the National Young Farmer Survey and Help Build a Better Farming Future
Data from the 2022 National Young Farmer Survey will inform advocacy efforts to build more equitable farm systems.
Farm Workers Organizations Demand Protections As Essential Workers
Farm worker organizations and their allies are working to support farmer workers’ protection, rights, and respect as essential workers.
Holly Rippon-Butler Talks Young Farmers, COVID-19
“We need to make investments for young farmers as a resource for this country”
A Note on Food Tank’s Exciting Plans to Convene Virtually As We Stay Healthy At Home
Food Tank’s Danielle Nierenberg will conduct live interviews with incredible guests every day, allowing us to continue talking and asking questions about the food system while we stay safe at home.
Defy the Divide: Enter the Gray Area for Food Solutions Says Nierenberg
On “Heritage Radio on Tour,” host Dana Cowin visits Food Tank President Danielle Nierenberg at the Slow Food Nations Leader Summit in Denver, Colorado.
It Takes a Village to Support a Young Farmer—Lindsey Lusher Shute
Lindsey Lusher Shute, Executive Director and co-founder of the National Young Farmers Coalition, talks about the risks young farmers navigate at every level of the food system—and how Congress can help.
